This blog discusses how the PJM Cities and Communities Coalition (PJMCCC), the first city coalition organized specifically to address wholesale market level issues, was formed along with its efforts to reform the PJM market.
PJM Cities and Communities Coalition Policy Statement on the Benefits of Reducing Barriers to Energy Storage in the PJM Region
PJMCCC statement on the importance of storage deployment in the PJM territory and its role in supporting renewable energy integration, resilience, equity, and clean energy job creation.
National Conference of State Legislatures
NCSL provides nonpartisan support for state legislatures and individual legislators. Its website contains a variety of resources that could be valuable for engaging with legislative processes, including topical research, bill tracking, and educational information.
U.S. State Legislature Websites
Congress maintains a database of links to legislative websites in U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
DOE’s WAP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to help low-income families reduce energy consumption and costs by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. It is the largest residential whole-house energy efficiency program in the United States.
U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program (SEP)
DOE’s SEP provides funding and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. Its website includes information on the program and previously funded projects.
National Association of State Energy Officials
NASEO is a national nonprofit association for governor-designated energy officials from each of the 56 states and territories. Its website provides a general summary of the roles and responsibilities of state energy offices, maintains a database of state energy plans, and contains information and resources on a variety of issues and policies relevant to state energy offices.
City of Asheville and Buncombe County Initial Comments on Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress, LLC’s Integrated Resource Plan
Comments filed by the City of Asheville and Buncombe County to the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Duke Energy’s 2020 Biennial Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Regulatory Commissions
NARUC maintains a database with key information about all state regulatory commissions and relevant federal organizations in the United States. In addition, it also has information about provincial regulatory commissions in Canada and select international agencies and associations.
Pathways to Integrating Customer Clean Energy Demand into Utility Planning
This paper explores the potential to create greater alignment between utilities and their customers. Specifically, it illustrates how IRP requirements and practices vary across states and utilities, including how they incorporate stakeholder input. It also breaks down the major steps and elements of IRPs to help customers understand how they can engage.